Explanations of the cinema organization about the latest status of showing some movies

Charso Press: The process of examining and issuing the license for screening movies in the past months progressed in such a way that some filmmakers applying for screening either faced problems in getting a license or if they had a license, they were not allowed to screen, this issue caused criticisms against the strictness of the Screening License Council.

Now, the public relations of the cinema organization, in an article, quoted the director general of the film distribution and exhibition supervision office, has mentioned the solution to the problem of some films, but about some controversial and marginal films of the last few months, such as “Leila Brothers”, “Sishlik” and “Left, Right” No comments have been made.

Ruhollah Sohrabi Presenting a report on the measures taken in the field of monitoring the supply and screening of films, he said: During the last four months, measures have been taken in the general department of supply and screening of the cinema organization, which are very worthy of consideration in response to the demands and expectations of moviegoers. The achievements of the new management have been achieved in a situation where the cinema is in one of its most critical periods, including the issue of exiting the Corona era and returning to the natural life of cinema, and more colorful margins than the text, such as the margins of some films, various obstacles in the two-way interaction between The cinema organization and some classes have experienced writing statements and creating differences and divisions.

He clarified: This general administration does not pay attention to marginal matters and in a professional and operational manner, in all areas under its authority, including the issuance of the license to show cinematographic and non-cinematic works, ownership license, management of the screening space, how to create interaction between the organization and cinematographers. And the monitoring of promotional items has gone through a busy and high-traffic period.

Regarding the number of issued show permits, he added: Despite the existing sensitivities Permission has been issued to show more than 38 movies, among them sensitive or suspended movies such as “Alafzar”, “Majborim” (currently showing online), “Private Meetings”, “World War III”, “Bank”. “Struck”, “individual”, “subtraction”, “dreamless” and so on.

Sohrabi further pointed out: According to the report of the experts of this General Department, The problem of undecided films such as “Roshan”, “Sekam Habs”, “Bee Worker”, “Blue Veins” etc. is also being solved and it seems that in the next month, the task of a number of other films that were not allowed for various reasons have not been screened, it should be specified.

Regarding the measures taken in this area, he said: In the last four months, 128 titles of Parvaneh films have been screened in the non-cinematic works section, while more than 20 of these 128 works have been involved in various problems for years and Various reasons, including the theme and content or the lack of cooperation of the main actors to carry out the reforms, have been deprived of the show license.

Sohrabi reminded: Issuing film ownership license is one of the other activities of the General Department of Distribution and Screening. During the last four months, 55 film titles and 35 non-cinematic film titles, totaling more than 90 work files, have been carefully studied and reviewed in the last four months. After the audits and determining the percentage of real and legal owners’ shares, their ownership licenses have been issued.

He further referred to the announcement of the head of the cinematographic organization regarding the forgiveness of that group of filmmakers who, for legitimate reasons, made films without obtaining a production license and said: In this regard, they submitted 29 requests for review and evaluation, which until the time of preparation In this report, 21 films of the mentioned works have been reviewed and evaluated, and the approved works have been referred to the Video and Cinema License Council for the final decision.

Sohrabi, regarding the establishment of the theater union council and the start of this council’s activities, added: the correct arrangement of screenings and organizing the distribution of cinema films, which happened after numerous meetings and constant consultations, is one of the new activities of the General Department of Exhibitions and Exhibitions, which at a time when the number of works Waiting for the release, it will be more important and effective than ever. Also, numerous and continuous meetings with the owners of the works, including producers and directors, in order to remove the obstacles to the issuance of the screening license, to create a close and two-way interaction and cooperation between the General Department of Distribution and Exhibition and the owners of the works, which generally lead to breaking the deadlock regarding films. It can be counted among the actions of this general administration in the last four months. More supervision over the management of movie theaters, stricter supervision over the law of the presence of films in foreign festivals, more serious supervision over promotional items of films currently being screened and arranging the regulations for the screening of cinematographic works and video screenings, including the activities of the four months. The General Department has been supervising the release and screening of the film.